MOT Status
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81,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shocker ball joint has excessive movement. (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust arm boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of oil leak over under trays. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shocker ball joint has slight play. (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out side edge starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out side edge starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
extensive under trays fitted restricting view
front brake pads look low
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all four tyres worn close to tread warning bars
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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BN04 SRY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN04 SRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BN04 SRY registered?
BN04 SRY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.
Is BN04 SRY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN04 SRY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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